avisos of inter-war period

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José Bonifácio 1935

Ships

Name	Launched // Comm.	Builder	Tonnage, BRT	Dimensions, m	Speed, kts	Machinery, Fuel, t	Armament	Fate
Itauba, 12.1932- Vital de Oliveira	1910 // 10.1931	Ailsa, Troon, UK	1700	82.3x12.3x4.3	9	diesel, 540hp	4x1-102/40, 2-57/40, 2-47/40, 2-13.2	survey vessel 1933
Itapema, 12.1932- José Bonifácio	1908 // 10.1931	Ailsa, Troon, UK	1700	82.3x12.3x4.3	9	diesel, 540hp	4x1-102/40, 2-57/40, 2-47/40, 2-13.2	survey vessel 1933
Itajuba, 12.1932- Calheiros da Graça	1910 // 10.1931	Ailsa, Troon, UK	1700	82.3x12.3x4.3	9	diesel, 540hp	4x1-102/40, 2-57/40, 2-47/40, 2-13.2	survey vessel 1933

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José Bonifácio 1935

Project history

Ita-class cargo-passenger vessels were built for National Costaleira, in 1931 were commissioned by Navy as avisos (VTE were replaced by diesels). They were renamed in December, 1932 and since summer, 1933 were transferred to lighthouse service. During WWII all three ships were used as troop transports.

Modernizations

None.

Naval service